Freikommen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Freikommen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be released", "to get free" or "to escape".

Essential properties of "freikommen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: freikommen
Simple past: kam frei
Participle: freigekommen

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "freikommen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be released from confinement or restriction"

Definition: "To be released from a situation of confinement or restriction."
Translation(s): to be released, to get free, to escape
Synonym(s): freilassen, entkommen
Antonym(s): gefangen bleiben, festhalten
Related word(s): Befreiung, Freiheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Gefangene konnte endlich freikommen.The prisoner could finally be released.
Nach dem langen Gespräch konnte er freikommen.After the long conversation, he could get free.
Es war schwierig, aus der Verpflichtung freizukommen.It was difficult to get out of the obligation.

2.) "To get free time from obligations"

Definition: "To manage to get free time from obligations or commitments."
Translation(s): to get time off, to be able to come, to make time
Synonym(s): freimachen, loskommen
Antonym(s): beschäftigt sein, gebunden sein
Related word(s): Freizeit, Entlastung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich hoffe, dass ich am Wochenende freikommen kann.I hope I can get time off on the weekend.
Er konnte nicht freikommen, weil er arbeiten musste.He couldn't get free because he had to work.
Sie versuchte, für das Treffen freizukommen.She tried to make time for the meeting.

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